For Bobby Martin, the reality of being named Roanoke Rapids police chief is slowly sinking in.

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A recent donation now puts names and faces to men who navigated the Roanoke Canal with goods and merchandise.

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Barbara Bunn wept as members of a prayer vigil approached to embrace her and lay hands on her.

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Dirty turnout gear was once a badge of honor for firefighters.

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Sheriff Wes Tripp and board of commissioners Chairman Vernon Bryant say they have opened lines of communication about pay for all Halifax County employees after meeting with each other for about an hour Wednesday night.

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